In the Apology, Socrates narrates his initiation on the path of questioning.
Being told that the Oracle prophesized that he was the wisest man in Athens,
moved him to try to prove the prophecy wrong and got him a number of enemies.
In many ways Socrates, as a philosopher, shares similarities with prophets.
They were both divinely inspired to pursue a path that leads to their persecution
and perhaps even death.
And yet, a philosopher is different from a prophet or philosophy is different from religion. Reflect on the similarities and differences between the role of the philosopher/philosophy and prophet/religion in relation to society.
Reflect also on the aim of religion versus the aim of philosophy.
Your answer should reflect a clear thesis/argument that is validated through
textual analysis and exhibits clear understanding of Plato’s Apology.
– You are not allowed to use any secondary sources, only Plato’s Apology.
– Identify clearly which question you will address in your essay.
– Plagiarism will automatically result in failure.
– Originality and critical analysis should be exhibited in your essay.
Your answer should reflect a clear thesis/argument that is validated through textual analysis and exhibits clear understanding of Plato’s Apology.
– You are not allowed to use any secondary sources, only Plato’s Apology.
– Identify clearly which question you will address in your essay.
– Plagiarism will automatically result in failure.
– Originality and critical analysis should be exhibited in your essay.
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